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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
WHAT THE WIRES SAY.
Why Jay Gould's Victims Kicked
Themselves Over Certain Sales.
Signal Omco RopoFt-Denver Protests
Against tho Passage Of the Coercion
BM-German legislative Proceedings
Sandwich Island Notes-A Tennessee
Lynohing-High Water in Texas
General News.
How Jay Gould's Victims Kicked Them.
selves ever Certain Sales.

How Jay 0ould's Victims Kicked Them.
selves ever Certain Sales.
New YoRK, May 15.-Befors the Pacific
Railway Commission to-day Chas. W. Hass-
Ter in 1879 and 1880. member of the firm
Of Hassler & Co., brokers' testified he was
interested in the reorganization of the St.
Joseph d Denver and was familiar with it's
earnings as reports we're being made at his
Office weekly in 1878. There was a balance
OF hundred dollars after paying operating
expenses and taxes. Ihad transactions with
Jay Gould with reference to the hesecurities of
the Kansas & Nebraska and st. Joseph &
Western in 1878. Mr.. Gould offered ten
cents and later twenty cents but
thought it q fair gamble to
hold them. Early in 1879 Gould said he
could take all OF the bonds with trimmings
for 40 cents, and his proposition was ac-
cepted. sold $150, 900 of them and acted
as agent for other bond holders in their de-
livery. think the whole amount muat
have been $25O,00 have reason for re-
membering those transactions. for we we're
disgusted with our bargains when We found
these securities advancing in price rapidly
after we had parted with them.
Kansas Il Pacific testified: II represented the
bond holders Of the Kansas & Pacific in
the pool. but had no personal interest
though my name appeared as the holder of
10000 shares and you will see that my
signature does not. Mr.. Gould purchased
three st. Louis holders at pool price.
remember this because they were so dis
gusted when the securities began to rise in
the market so soon after they had disposed
of them. The price was 12H cents for
stock. I think the gross earnings of the
Kansas 4 Pacific, and Denver & Pacific
during my receivership was little
more than So, 600, 900. WbenI took charge
it was in wrecked condition. no money
being put into the road, in fact, it earned
about half it's fixed charges. and I am con-
vinced that the consolidation was an ad-
vantage. Our arrangement was for the
latter company to be taken under the
wings OF the former, hut as for it's desira-
bility for the Union Pacific am not pre-
pared to state. l never held share of
Union Pacific securities, and consequently
had no interest in it, but know the con-
solidation was OF great advantage to the
Kansas Pacific. The terminal completion
was an element OF strength to BOTH"
The Commission adjourned after the
examination OF Willard till Tuesday.
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There is a gun at Judge Lippincott's y, OF !
e,a yh;ch was brought there by Mr.. Phil.
;r i;ns father of one OF the boys brought
appsi hpsii nrn Anaconda by Sheriff Lloyd on
Satnrdav. .'tn and which he supposes was
oayu s.n,an from acme one. It is Of the Spring.
stHer so,d nattsrn. , sawed off between the first
.,r'i q nJ second bands. The hindsight ls broken
anJ and the t foresight il off. There is also q
cartridas ~ belt half filed with s'os''
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
The Yacht Thistle,

GLASGOW. May 14.-The new cutter yacht,
Thistle, has returned from a spin in the
Clyde. slight northwest breeze blowing.
The cutter carried huge main sail, top
ga !, number of jibs and small stay sail.
She appeared thoroughly able to bear
them; seemed handy and quick at stays.
She behaved admirably and made smart
pace for the light wind she had, and her
owners say she satisfies them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
The Attractions at the Comique.

Tonight Messrs. Gordon and Ritchie will
introduce for the amusement of their pa
irons the long expected aerial acrobats.
Eddie and Lorena, whose coming has been
heralded by most favorable accounts OF
their daring feats on the trapeze in other
theaters. The visitors to the Comique this
week will also have the pleasure Of welcom-
ing back the favorites, Lille Carroll and
Lille. Morris, whose reappearance will no
doubt be welcomed with enthusiasm. The
managers of this house are ever on the
look kout for the best attractions and omit
no opportunity to produce here the best
novelties in the variety line to be had, no
matter at what cost.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
CHANGE OF PAY DAY.

Agitation Among Workmen Against Mon
day Pay Day.
ST.. LOUIS, May 15.-The agitation
against Monday pay day, proposed by en-
ployers of labor in the East, has reached
this city, and the power of employers to
make the change will be tested here first by
the workmen of N. X. Fairbank q Co.,
who have 26O workmen on their pay roll.
The men heard on Friday that the firm
withheld their wages yesterday to pay
them on Monday. They Immediately got
up q petition against the change, and 247
signed it. The firm declined to grant the
petitiop, and the men went home without
their money, talking strongly Of striking.
and say If the firm persists in it's course
they will at oncs make the matter an as
sembly question.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
WARRINGTON NEWS NOTES,

WASHINGTON. May 16.-Assistant Secre.
tary Maynard has decided it a violation
OF the law against importing labor under
contract, to hire persons in Drummond.
vile, Canada. to work in this country, and
who cross the suspension bridge morning
and night, going to and returning from
their work.
1t is not expected that the newly-ap-
pointed Treasurer will assume the duties
of his office before the latter part OF this
week.
Upon the application OF all the National
banks OF Omaha the Comptroller OF the
Currency has designated that city as a
reserve city under the provisions OF the
act passed at the last session of Congress.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
1t. Petersburg Notes.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 14.-The Press Of
this city advocates poll tax on German
workmen as q reprisal for Germany's in
crease of corn duty.
The Car received the English Afghanis-
tan Commission yesterday. Commissioner
Ridpewav has gone to Moscow. The Car
and Czarina yesterday performed the
usual religious ceremony, preparatory to a
long Journey. It is expected that they will
start for the south to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Indian Reservation Lands.
Meeting Of the Pat, iotic League.

PARIS, May 14.-At a NEE eng OF the
Patriotic League to-day to confirm the ap-
pointment of M. Sansbauf as President,
the latter denied that the league had inter-
fered in the recent election in Alsace-Lor-
raine, or that the French Government had
exercised any pressure upon M. Deroulede,
who, he said, remained Honorary Presi'
dency OF the League. The Temps protests
against the espionage scares tending to
make France q sort OF a China closed
against all foreigners.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Sandwich Islands Notes,

SAN Francisco, May 15.-Private ad-
vices received to-day by the steamer Zela-
landea from Honolulu, report the Hawa-
ian war ship Kaniniloa will,proceed, shortly
to Samoa, thence to Tonga, with the in
tention, it is stated of annexing the latter
and negotiating a treaty of federation sim
liar to that recently effected with Samoa.
Good rains have fallen on Oahu Island,
materially benefiting all crops.
The Hawaiian Government expenses. it
is stated, has been almost doubled this
year, and there is no money in the treasury
for current expenses, as the loan fund is
not available for such purposes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
French Reprisals.

PARIS, May 14.-The Government has
closed the velocipede factory at Marans.
vile, near Lumerville, the property OF q
German named Schmerz who employed men
belonging to the German Imperial Army.
The incident is supposed to he tte preclude
to other reprisals against Germans.
La France deaounces NJ. Laboulave,
French Ambasss lor at st. Petersburg, for
retaining Pr,.ssian in service as Chasseur.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
BOARDING THE LION.
n,Rrien Threatened in Canada But Fears
no Disturbance.
The Queen Visits Her Loyal Subjects in
Iondon-Death Of Justice Woods
The Oil Conspiracy-Indian severalsy
Lands - Meeting Of the Patriotic
League-General News, ETC., Etc.
SMITH O'BRIEN.
ne is Threatened But Does Not Fear
any Manifestations of Displeasurs.

He is Threatened But Does Not Fear
any Manifestations of Displeasurs.
MONTREAL, May 14.-Wm. O'Brien ar
rived in this city to-day at 8 O'Clock by the
steamer Montreal. Mr.. O'B.ien left The
vessel at 10 O'Clock and thought to escape
in h cab unobserved, but as he stepped
ashore "Pat" Ryan, policeman, who spoke
with rich Munster brogue, rushed forward
and grasped him warmly by the hand,
matt the heavens save you, sir," he ex-
claimed: 81 would sooner have your little
socer than the body and bones OF Lans.
anwne The threats from Toronto loom
h;ooer and bigger, but the editor of the
United Ireland and the people here who are
hest qualified to Judge assert that they are
ouly threats. The most significant fact
bas vet transpired is an offer from Quebec
raS n to ssnd q stalwart body guard of
n"n,oS mvn men to escort Mr.. O'Brien to To-
aanto Mr.. 'Bren, who is anxious to do
lo. .S;n, that can BIZ construed into violent
action refused the offer.
Topoyro. Ontario, May 14.-On leaving
Ouebec last evening an exciting scene oc.
a%urrsd From the moment the party set
out from the Grand Central Depot at New
Work until this suspicious individual has
been in sight all the time. He took the
same boat, the same train, stayed at the
same hotel. and when the visit to the
country was decided upon he hired coupe
all alone, and got as near as possible to
the carriage where the O'Brien party was.
As the vessel steamed out from Richelieu
for Quebec
THE MYSTERIOUS AND UBIQUITOUS
man was again discovered and the crowds
ashore created a tumult by threa tening to
throw him off the boat. O'Brien knew
nothing OF this angry crowd which was
oueled by the officers OF the Montreal
National League and the steamer passed
ont Of the harbor in De ace.
That an immediate effect has already
been produced by Mr.. O'Brien's visit is
no longer doubted. For instance, Lans.
downe, who is accustomed to spend some
time in the citadel at Quebec at this time
and season of the year, will not 20
there this year, so bitter is the feeling
aroused against him by O'Brien's recital
Of bis doings as landlord in Ireland. As
Lord Lansdowne will not be in Toronto
when Mr.. O'Brien arrives, but Ottawa,
where demonstration is organizing in his
honor some think any trouble, if trouble
there is, will take place on the same day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Floods in Texas,

LAREDO, Tex, May 15.-Heavy rains fell
throughout the Rio Grande Valley last
night. The Rio Grande began rising very
rapidly about midnight. and by noon to.
day it had risen eight feet. One of the
largest ferryboats on the river WAS sunk
and the custom house was washed away
to-day. No casualties were reported.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Generous.

TORONTO, May 14.-The Globe to-mor
row will announce on Lord Lansdo~ne's
authority that the Governor General
wishes Mr.. O'Brien to have full liberty ol
speech.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Tho Oil CONSPIRACY Case,

BUFFALO, May 15.-The Court OF Oyer
and Terminer convened at 10 o'clock this
morning to receive the verdict of the jury
in the oil conspiracy case. The verdict
pronounced is Hiram B. Everest and
Chas. N. Everest, OF the Vacuum Oil Com-
This result was a surprise to the friends of
the defendants. An appeal will probably
be taken.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Unconstitutional, j,

BosroN, May 14.-The Supreme Court
yesterday held that the provision in the
election laws of Massachusetts, which pro.
vides that no naturalized voter shall be en-
titled to register as voter within thirty
days after his naturalization is unconsti.
tutiona1.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
The National Opera Company.

SAN FRANe1sco, May 15.-The National
Opera Company closed q four weeks sea-
son to-day. 'Nero" at the matinee this
afternoon drew the largest house ever seen
in the Grand Opera House. The company
leaves for Los Angeles at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Ben BuflariZad.

LONDON, May 15.-After the Queen and
Prince and Princess of Wales had taken
tea at the Mansion House Saturday two
gold spoons we're missed. They were
probably taken as mementoes of the occa.
sion by some OF the attendants.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
A Great Racing Event

PARIS, May 15.-The race for the Prix de
Dale, was run at Chantilly to-day. 1t
was won by Michel Eptrussi's brown filly,
Bavarde, by Hermit, out OF Basilique.
Baron De Schickler's 6lly, Lajerretiere was
second and Paumont's bay filly, Tenebeuse,
third. Distance about one and one-fourth
miles.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Denver Blaze.

DENVER, May 15.-Kersten .onsd y ressl'' bv y
Wholesale paper house. was destroyeG1 1,oss r
Srs . fsw minutes before midnight. Ao''
20 mot he determined tonight.
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A Large Offer for q Horse.

LONDON, May 15.-An Anglo-Parisian book
maker named Wright has offered ego, 900
for the race horse Bendigo. besides allow
ing the present owner, Mr.. Barclay to run
the horse in v whatever race he likes, Wright t
and Bradley to divide the winnines equally.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Convsctad nj Murder.

PHGN1x, Ariz., May 14.-Leah Diaz, an
Apache, charged with the murder of Mott.
on San Carlos reservation, has been con-
yicted OF murder in the first degree.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
SMITH O'BRIEN.
How He Passed tho Sabbath in Mon
treSl.

now ne 'f000Ou Ln0 01UO0Sn An NOAe
treal.
MONTREAL, May 15.-O'Brien had the
quitest time here yesterday he has had
since be crossed the border and entered the
Dominion. Prominent public men of diff
ferent nationalities called upon him during
the day at his hotel, but he felt so fatigued
that he relieved himself from all further
public notice by locking himself in his
room and attending to dispatches from his
friends in Toronto. which were many and
frequent. O'Brien went to high mass to-
day and in the afternoon attended the Ma
tional League meeting in St. Patrick g Hall.
which was crowded by an audience which
cheered the Irish agitator and evicted ten
ant Kilbride. O'Brien made a characteris-
tic speech here and two receptions were
given him later in the day. The enthusi-
aem was unbounded wherever he appeared.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
,Justiee Wooda'. Funeral.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The funeral of the
late Justice Woods will take place at New
ark, Ohio, Tuesday afternoon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
To BE Hanged.

SANTA FEE, N. NJ, May 16.-To-day Gov.
Ross forwarded the death warrant OF P. j..
O'Donnell, VINO will be executed at Silver
City next Friday, the same day that Jasper
Thompson will be hung At Socorro. THE
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
TO PLEASE THE CITIZENS,
JUSTICE WOODS.
n OF the Eminent Jurist and . Brief
Biographical Sketch,

Biographical Sketch.
W AsHlNGToN, May 14-Justice W. B.
s,.. s'os' OF the Supreme Court OF the United
1o',e 1ss died at his residence in this city at
in ra,.t D. m'' to-day. He was seriously i'll
uoa'. ",orhla about a month ago, but ~
., .'a enough to enable him to come home.
,os ,s' his arrival here, he continued to grow
h,sn..I ms disease WAS dropsy. He suffered
ny s !. ast uight but in tho early morn
BAL, apparently became insensible to
nornrnn ne was entirely unconscious this
his soss sa ana The only evidence OF life was
Be the doa neHplration. 1t is understood to
born MN I'm buried in Ohio, where be- was
ben Ine meaa funeral arrangements have not
actr %ade. Justice Woods was
=" Newark, Ohio and
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Meeting of the Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, May 1O-The United States
Supreme Court assembled at noOn to-day.
The Chief Justice announced the death of
Justice Woods, whose chair was draped in
black, and said that as q mark OF respect
to the memory OF the deceased the court
woul adjourn until Monday next, when
motions would be heard and later date
fixed for the courts final adjournment.
Most OF the justices will 90 to Ohio to at
tend Justice Woods funeral.
BAR MEETING.
A meeting OF the bar of the Supreme
Court was held this morning. Acommittee
was appointed to draw up appropriate
resolutions in reference to the death OF the
late Justice Woods.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Advertised LETTER List.

The fo lowing letters remained uncalled for in
the pos office at Butte. for the week ending
May Is, 1887, and unless called for within
thirty days will be sent to the DeadXLetter office.
p1oo 90 ao a6vnrtiaod
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
Death of Justice Woods.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Justice Woods, OF
the United States Supreme Court, died
few minutes after ~ O'Clock.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18

For Which Ye Newspaper Mon VIII Re-
ceiYe No Passes.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 16. - The
Northern Pacific Company has given notice
to shippers the quarantine in Dakota and
Montana against cattle does not apply to
cattle shipped to Oregon or shington
Territory, provided shippers will agree not
to unload en- route, but will arrange to
feed and water the cattle on the cars. If,
however, the cattle are bound for Dakota
or Montana they must be quarantined
ninety days before permitted to enter. In
all cases cattle should be accompanied by
a certificate OF health. showing the State
or Territory where they came from and
destination.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
boycott Commenced.

LoUGHREA, May 16.-The boycotting OF
Mr.. Tener, agent of the estates OF Lord
Clhnericar ride, in County Galway, has COM
menced. Several tradesmen have refused
to supply him with goods.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18

Judge Dingevon made the addit,9pb 5s", banks or .
very elegant cabinet for holding 'esst 'e1sssterday.
to lis official place of business yes.t soctory.
r. came from . Connecticut spool isS'o''
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Coal Miners. Strike Ended

HALIFAX, N. s., May 16-The long strike
at the Picton coal mines is reported ended
The Albion collierv men have accepted TIE
reduction of wages and the Acadia a
have signed an agreement repudiating ~
desire to dictate who shall be employed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-18
GERMAN MATTERS,
Bills Before tho Legislative Bodies Of
Germany-Their Prospects.

Bills Before the Legislative Bodies ol
Germany-Their Prospects.
BERLIN, May 15.-The Commission on
Spirit Tax held a preliminary sitting yes
terday. The composition of the Commits
sion gives SO strong a majority to the sup
porters of the bill there is no chance that
the amendment will be other than the Gov
ernment chooses. The sugar bill passed by
the Bundezrath to-day and will be pre-
sented to the Reichstag next week. An
effort will be made to have the measure
pass the first reading before Whitsuntide
The bill fixes the import duty
from August 1, 1888 on syrup and
molasses at 5 marks per 100 Kilograms,
upon all other sugars 80 marks per 1Os
Kilograms; on beet root 1 mark. and on
beet root sugar, home made, 10 marks per
100 Kilograms. Further from the same
date on export bounty OF 10 marks per
100 kilograms will be paid on raw sugar,
and for other sugar an export bounty of
IL marks.
The Reichstag will overtake during the
present session some of the social meas
ures. The first Of these to be taken up
will be the Seamen's Accident Insurance
bill, the Commission on which is now sit
ting. The Agragrian party has definitely
succeeded in inducing the Government to
prepare bill raising the duties on corn
and wool. Herr Won Schol, Minister OF
Finance, has the bill in hand.
It is reported that it's leading
proposals will nearly double the import
duty on corn, rye and wool. Opposition to
these proposals lessen under the irritation
caused by Russian tariffs, which are hostile
to Germany. Official advices from St..
Petersburg to-day declare there is a marked
improvement in Russian relations with
Germany: and that the entente cordiale
with Prince Bismarck has been renewed
despite the palemic oyer the Austro-Rus-
sian treaty regarding the occupation OF
Bosnia. This statement conflicts with the
feeling in Berlin in official circles and is in
terpreted as indicating the dread of fur
ther revelation of a new intrigue on the
part of Russia.
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Lynching

The bondsmen of the Orphan Girl mine
are Bennett Brothers, s. E. LarAbie, E.
Congdon and s. Gates.
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The Oil Conspiracy Case.

BUFFALO, May 14.-In the oil conspiracy
which is now on trial here, and in which
the Standard Oil Company, or the proprie
tor Of one of the works controlled by them
is on trial for conspiracy to ruin an oppo.
sition company. Albert A. Miller was re.
called and testified.
DO you know H. Dennis, OF California;
asked Attorney Cogswell.
Eyes, sir.'
"You had farm in California in 1881 ?"
Eyes, sir"
did you, in September, 1881, at your
farm, say to Mr.. Dennis that you would
down the Everests if it cost your life?"
mo, no. Never"
Augustus n. Dennis, of California, was
then recalled to rebut the evidence OF
Miller.
ibid you have a conversation with
Miller at his farm in California in 1881 ?"
Eyes, sir"
''Did he make the remark that he would
down the Everests il it cost him his life. T"
Eyes, sir, he did,
At tnis point Attorney Cogswell stated
the defence were ready to rest the case, but
two Rochester men when they arrived to
give further evidence of the good standing
Of the Everests at home.
Indian Reservation Lands.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-Frederick O..
Prince. ex.mayor Of Boston and repre-
sentative of the Indian Rights Association
Of New England, to-day had conference
with Secretary Lamar, at the latter's re-
quest, upon the question of the selection of
. proper person to carry into effect the In.
dian severalty law passed at the last ,ses-
sion of Congress, preparations for which
are now being made at DEVILS Lake,
Sisseton and Siletz reservations in the
northwest. In addition to the special
agents provided for by the act, the New
association will employ at it's own
cost some suitable person to see that the
law is carried out in spirit of justice and
equality.